Ibrahim Sulaiman A Consultant Paediatrician at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Fatima Abdullahi, has stressed the critical role of postnatal care, hospital deliveries, and childbirth spacing in preventing life-threatening complications for both mothers and newborns. Dr. Abdullahi delivered the lecture during an Adolescent Girls and Young Women Sensitization Workshop on Postnatal Care (PNC) and Childbirth Spacing (CBS), organized by the Faith and Cultural Champions Almanar Women Association at Annur Islamiyya Magajiya. She emphasized that postnatal visits after childbirth are essential for early detection and management of health conditions that could endanger maternal and child lives if left untreated. Key…
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Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has handed over selected Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities to contractors for the commencement of revitalisation works across the state. Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, said the initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare, noting that PHCs serve as the first point of contact for patients at the community level. Dr. Dahiru explained that the government is prioritising the upgrade of PHC facilities to meet national Level Two standards. He said the revitalisation would…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi Police Command has reassured residents of its preparedness to maintain law and order before, during and after the Yuletide festivities across the state. The assurance was given by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, in a statement issued to newsmen on December 17, 2025, in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the police have deployed adequate personnel and intensified patrols across strategic locations to ensure a visible security presence aimed at preventing criminal activities and safeguarding lives and property during the festive period. SP Bashir Usman explained that the command, in collaboration with other…
Sani Dutsinma The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi State chapter, has expressed satisfaction with the efforts of Governor Nasir Idris in addressing security challenges across the state, passing a vote of confidence on his administration. The State Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Murtala Usman, made this known in Birnin Kebbi while presenting a letter containing security-related suggestions to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida. Comrade Usman said the administration of Governor Idris has remained proactive and committed to tackling insecurity, noting that organised labour in Kebbi State is pleased with the measures put in place…
Ibrahim Sulaiman No fewer than 180 adolescent girls have graduated from a six-month vocational skills acquisition programme designed to promote self-reliance and economic empowerment in Zaria, Kaduna State. The programme was implemented through a partnership between the Centre for Girls’ Education (CGE) and the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. IWD: AHIP Champions Women’s Empowerment, Safety from Illegal Migration Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Deputy Director of the Centre for Girls’ Education, Hajiya Maryam Al-Bashir, said the programme recorded remarkable success, noting significant transformation in the participants after six months of…
Karamar Hukumar Kumbotso ta samu gagarumar nasara wajen aiwatar da shirin allurar rigakafin shan inna a fadin yankinta, inda aka yi wa yara dubu dari biyu da shida da dari bakwai da uku (200,703) allurar rigakafin, a wani yunkuri na kare lafiyar yara da kawar da cutar shan inna gaba daya. Manajan Shirin Allurar Rigakafin Shan Inna, Alhaji Badayi Mai Unguwa Rigafada, ya bayyana hakan yayin wata tattaunawa da sashen yada labarai na karamar hukumar. Ya ce nasarar da aka samu ta samo asali ne daga cikakken goyon baya, kulawa da kyakkyawan jagoranci na Shugaban Karamar Hukumar Kumbotso, Comrade Abdullahi…
Ado Salisu The Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja, was a hive of activity as golfers converged for the end-of-tenure kitty held in honour of its immediate past captain, Maj.-Gen. S.S. Jiya. The competition, which attracted a large turnout of club members, featured keenly contested rounds as players battled for honours under challenging course conditions that tested skill, patience, and tactical judgment. With scores tightly contested, every stroke proved crucial as the event progressed. At the end of play, Engr. John Uche emerged the overall winner. Playing off handicap 15, he recorded a gross score…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Senate for confirmation as chief executives of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies following the resignation of their incumbent heads. The President is seeking Senate approval for Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Boss, Nominates Umar as Replacement The nominations follow the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, former CEO of NMDPRA, and Gbenga Komolafe, former CEO of NUPRC.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State has registered 159,669 eligible voters during the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kano State, Ambassador Abdu Abdussamadu Zango, disclosed this during a briefing to journalists in Kano. 5 Key Facts About May Agbamuche-Mbu, Nigeria’s New INEC Boss According to him, 115,047 voters were registered through physical registration centres, while 44,622 completed their registration via the online platform. Zango explained that the exercise was not without challenges, noting that network difficulties affected some INEC staff during the process. He added that Tudun…
The Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy (FIDAC) has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) across Nigeria to take a leading role in promoting and monitoring the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts, 2025. The call was made in a statement issued by the Executive Director of FIDAC, Abdussalam Muhammad Kani, PhD, FCFA, who said the new tax laws represent a major effort by the Federal Government to modernize Nigeria’s tax system. According to FIDAC, the reforms are aimed at broadening the tax base, reducing the burden on low-income earners and small businesses, strengthening digital tax administration, and improving the…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N642.9 billion into law, weeks after presenting the proposed budget to the State House of Assembly. The governor assented to the bill at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he commended members of the House for what he described as timely scrutiny and the speedy passage of the budget. He assured the lawmakers of the strict implementation of the appropriation law. Budget Office Denies ₦246 Billion Salaries Claim for NEDC Governor Idris disclosed that recurrent expenditure stands at N163.57 billion, representing 25 per cent…
Lawal Abdullahi On the night Abuja turned its gaze toward service beyond party loyalty, Kano found itself called by name. In the bright hall of the Presidential Villa, far from the dust and bustle of Kurmi market and the farmlands of Rano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stood before the nation and received an honour that carried more than protocol. It was a rare national salute to performance, offered across the political divide, and for Kano, it felt like a quiet public vindication of daily struggles that had finally been seen. When the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service was…
Abdulkadir Badsha Mukhtar Insecurity recognizes no tribe and bows to no religion. It strikes without warning, without names, and without mercy—ravaging villages and cities alike. This sobering reality was forcefully articulated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during a special prayer session convened by the Kano State Government on Sunday, 6 December 2025. The gathering was not merely symbolic; it marked a deliberate and bold response to the growing security challenges confronting the state, signaling a leadership determined to confront fear with faith, action, and collective resolve. There comes a defining moment in the life of a people when fear can…
Maikudi Muhammad Marafa The Forum of Retired Information Officers, Kano State, with deep sorrow and profound sadness, mourns the passing of our esteemed colleague and sister, Late Hajiya Maryam Abdulhamid Magaji, former Head of the Graphics Department, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State. Hajiya Maryam Abdulhamid Magaji passed away on Thursday, 11th December 2025, after a brief illness. Her demise marks the end of a remarkable career defined by dedication, professionalism, and selfless service to the information sector and women in journalism. Fondly known as Aunty Maryam by her colleagues and contemporaries, she was widely admired for her…
The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has officially commenced preparations for its Silver Jubilee celebration with the inauguration of a Planning Committee. The Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, inaugurated the committee at the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) building in Kano. The event also marked the committee’s inaugural meeting, setting the tone for the strategic planning of activities to commemorate 25 years of the organisation’s service, impact, and commitment to communities across Nigeria. CHR Mobilises Religious leaders to Champion Vaccination in Sumaila LGA Speaking during the inauguration, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim emphasised that the Silver Jubilee would reflect…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports suggesting that a court order restrains it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, insisting that the enforcement remains lawful and necessary in the interest of public safety. Speaking during a media briefing at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office, the Force Public Relations Officer clarified that no court at any time barred the police from implementing the policy. According to him, the court order currently being circulated was widely misinterpreted, explaining that the injunction merely directed all parties to maintain the status quo, which does not translate to a suspension of…
Mustapha Alfanla, Kano The management of AMTAY Technology Limited has rewarded its staff with gifts valued at ₦20.5 million in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication, as the company marked its 15th anniversary of corporate excellence. The anniversary celebration, held in Kano, featured the emergence of seven staff members who were honoured with plaques and various gifts for their loyalty and selfless service to the company. Among the top beneficiaries were two staff members who received fully sponsored trips to perform the 2026 Hajj. They are the Project Manager, Engr. Rabiu Shehu Bilyaminu, and a General Supervisor, Lawan Hamisu. Other…
The Kano State Hisbah board has intercepted a vehicle conveying alcoholic drinks from Lagos to Kano as part of its enforcement of Islamic law in the state. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence reports, according to the Deputy Commander-General of the corps, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, who disclosed the development on Tuesday. He said operatives of the Fagge patrol command acted swiftly on the information, successfully stopping the vehicle and seizing the alcoholic beverages. Dr. Mujahideen revealed that investigations showed the consignment was sent by a woman from Lagos to Kano, with about 13 packs of alcoholic drinks recovered…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader whose life was defined by integrity, discipline, humility, and an enduring commitment to public service. The President spoke in Abuja, at the launch of a biography chronicling the life and leadership of the former Nigerian leader. Safinatu: The Story of President Buhari’s First Wife While extending condolences to the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and the entire Buhari family, President Tinubu said the nation remains grateful for Buhari’s service and sacrifices, noting that his legacy will continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. According to the…
The Nigeria Police Force has handed over thirteen armoured operational vehicles to the Kebbi State Government in recognition of the sustained support provided by Governor Nasir Idris to security operations across the state. The presentation took place at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello Sani, disclosed that the vehicles were deployed to the state by the Force Headquarters in Abuja on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). CP Bello Sani explained that the deployment was intended to appreciate the Kebbi State Government for its consistent assistance to security…